Keeping our furry family members cool and hydrated becomes a top priority as the summer sun blazes down. What better way to help your pup beat the heat than with a refreshing, homemade treat? Introducing Frozen Cucumber Boats – a simple, healthy, and delicious way to keep your dog happy during those scorching days.
The Ingredients
Cucumbers – Cucumbers are a fantastic hydrating snack for dogs. Cucumbers are composed of about 95% water, making them a fantastic hydrating snack for dogs! While they’re low in calories and fat, they tout many important vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins K, C, and B1, as well as potassium, copper, magnesium, and biotin. Find out more about the benefits of cucumbers for dogs in our Food Facts article HERE.
The Honest Kitchen’s Pour Overs – In case you aren’t familiar with this product, The Honest Kitchen’s Pour Overs line is technically a variety of dog food toppers. But, I love using them to create homemade dog treats! Each box is created with a veterinarian nutritionist and made with a small list of wholesome ingredients. They’re made with human-grade ingredients and are free from artificial preservatives and cheap fillers. Here are the various flavor options:
Recipe: Frozen Cucumber Boats
Ingredients
Method
- Prepare the Cucumber: Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds, leaving the edges intact to form a "boat."
- Add the Pour Overs: Pour your dog's favorite flavor of The Honest Kitchen's Pour Overs into the hollowed centers of the cucumber halves.
- Place the filled cucumber halves in the freezer. Allow them to freeze completely.
- Once frozen, serve these refreshing cucumber boats to your dog as a hydrating and cooling treat.
More Recipes Using The Honest Kitchen’s Pour Overs
- Use a box of Pour Overs to cheat your way to savory gelatin dog treats! Check out the easy recipe HERE.
- Or use a box to create a crunchy bark. Check it out HERE.
